Safety Data Sheet. In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC or (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)

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1 Safety Data Sheet Tetrachloroethane, (1, 1, 2, 2-), 98% 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Tetrachloroethane, (1, 1, 2, 2-), 98% Synonyms/Generic Names: Acetylene tetrachloride Product Number: 5770 Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. N4335 Temkin Rd. Columbus, WI For More Information Call: (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30) In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC or (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OSHA Hazards: Highly toxic by inhalation, Toxic by ingestion, Highly toxic by skin absorption, Carcinogen Target Organs: Nerves, Liver, Blood Other Hazards: Rapidly absorbed through skin Signal Word: Danger Pictograms: GHS Classification: Acute toxicity, Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 2 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements: Hazard Statements: H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310+H330 Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled. H401 Toxic to aquatic life. Revised on 12/06/2013 Page 1 of 6

2 Precautionary Statements: P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P302+P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Potential Health Effects Causes eye irritation. Inhalation May be fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation May be fatal if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. NFPA Ratings Health 3 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard HMIS Ratings Health 3 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Personal H 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component Weight % CAS # 1, 1, 2, 2- Tetrachloroethane EINECS# / ELINCS# Formula Molecular Weight > Cl 4 C 2 H g/mol 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Inhalation Ingestion Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately. Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and wash using soap. Get medical attention immediately. Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention immediately. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Specific hazards arising from the chemical Product is not flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. Cool unopened containers with water. Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. Emits toxic fumes (hydrogen chloride gas, carbon oxides) under fire conditions. (See also Stability and Reactivity section). 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Environmental precautions See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements. Revised on 12/06/2013 Page 2 of 6

3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Neutralize spill. Absorb spill with noncombustible absorbent material, then place in a suitable container for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup materials in accordance with regulations. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of aerosols. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in cool, dry well ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for incompatibilities). 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupational exposure controls: Component Exposure Limits Basis Entity 1, 1, 2, 2- Tetrachloroethane 1 ppm TLV ACGIH 6.9 mg/m 3 5 ppm PEL OSHA 35 mg/m 3 1 ppm 7 mg/m 3 REL NIOSH TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work. TLV: Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work. REL: Recommended Exposure Limit PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes. IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels CEIL: Ceiling Personal Protection Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles, and face shield. Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an approved respirator. Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, and full body covering. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Other Other Recommendations Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. Avoid contact with skin. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Clear, colorless liquid. Odor Odor threshold 3 ppm Revised on 12/06/2013 Page 3 of 6

4 ph Melting point/freezing point -44 C (-47.2 F) Initial boiling point and boiling range C (295.7 F) Flash point Not Flammable Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Not Explosive Vapor pressure 8 mm of Hg (@ 20 C) Vapor density 5.77 (Air = 1) Density (Water = 1) Solubility (ies) Very slightly soluble in cold water. Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water log Pow: 5 Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable Will not occur. Strong oxidizing agents, sodium/sodium oxides, strong bases, potassium, nitrates, 2,4-dinitrophenyl disulfide. Hydrogen chloride gas, carbon oxides. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Respiratory Ingestion Carcinogenicity IARC ACGIH NTP OSHA LD50 Dermal rabbit 6,400 mg/kg LC50 Inhalation - mouse - 2 h - 4,500 mg/m3 LD50 Oral - rat mg/kg 3 -Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane). A3: Animal carcinogen (1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane). Reasonably anticipated (1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane). No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Signs & Symptoms of Exposure Irritation, redness, itchiness. Irritation, redness, watering eyes, itchiness. Respiratory Irritation, coughing, wheezing. Ingestion Headache, nausea, vomiting, tremors, in coordination, fatigue, dizziness, anorexia. Chronic Toxicity Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Embryotoxicity Specific Target Organ Toxicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory/ Sensitization The substance is toxic to blood, kidneys, the nervous system, liver. Revised on 12/06/2013 Page 4 of 6

5 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Aquatic Vertebrate Aquatic Invertebrate Terrestrial LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 20 mg/l h Immobilization EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 23 mg/l - 48 h Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulative Potential Mobility in Soil PBT and vpvb Assessment Other Adverse Effects Toxic to aquatic life. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Residues Product Containers Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container or residue. Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container. The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal methods. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT TDG IMDG Marine Pollutant IATA/ICAO UN1702, 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 6.1, pg II UN1702, 1,1,2,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE, 6.1, pg II UN1702, 1,1,2,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE, 6.1, pg II No UN1702, 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 6.1, pg II 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA Inventory Status DSCL (EEC) California Proposition 65 SARA 302 SARA 304 SARA 311 SARA 312 SARA 313 WHMIS Canada All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory. All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory. Listed: 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane Not Listed Not Listed 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane Listed: 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane CLASS D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). Revised on 12/06/2013 Page 5 of 6

6 16. OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date Revision Revision 2 12/06/2013 Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. ( Columbus ) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE. Revised on 12/06/2013 Page 6 of 6